Hi guys,

Im planning to get my first DSLR Nikon D7000 but don't know which lens to choose.
could you please advice.

Thanks.

What your purpose to buy Semi-Pro DSLR? Just buy kit lens.

If got budget Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8

Here you go
since you have unlimited budget
btw, you can ask in nikon thread
it covered almost all the range from
14mm - 400mm/600mm/800mm

I am always amazed when people ask this question after a few months of their camera purchase. TS now asking even before the purchase!

One advise : buy the cam with the kit lens. Shoot with the kit lens UNTIL you KNOW what lens to buy next.

enjoy...hope this helps u to find ur own answer..

if u still , just get the 18-105 kit lens...

+1!
Although not as sharp as those with better glasses, the Nikkor kit lens (preferably the 18-105mm F3.5-5.6) is versatile enough to let a beginner try out different types of photography, then only decide from there which genre of photography he/she is interested in before aiming for the next lens~

hi all, tq for your advice

3rd party lens such tamron , siggy and others can cut your budget. Some lenses worth the money to buy.
anyway im letting go my 17-50 f2.8

*cough cough* im letting go my 18-105mm kitlens.. LOL..

but dear TS,

best option, borrow dslr from fren first.. then decide

This post has been edited by Pmc: Jul 15 2013, 09:36 PM

@TS, buy a D7000 body (should be around RM2.5k only) and the 18-105mm from Pmc to shoot around and learn 1st. You will save money by getting a second hand one, leaving you with remaining budget. Save them up, and then invest in a better lens after you know what you want (which u eventually will if you shoot alot ). Most people after getting their 2nd lens, will not use the 18-55/18-105mm anymore, so no real point in getting a new one

yup..play around with kit lens 1st..then decide whats your photography style..

coz every lens have their own character or function =)...

When I got my D7000 2 years ago, I got it with the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 lens... hv other lens like 50mm and 70-300mm but this 17-50 is ALWAYS on my DSLR everywhere I go...

A tip for TS, get 2nd hand DSLR and lens and save the money for accessories like battery grip, tripod, filters and more lens & accessories...

bought a Nikon 50mm 1.4 and never looked back

very true just buy the cheapest, working 18-55 or 18-105 you can find. you'll 'discover' which focal length u'll like, buy your 2nd lens, and sell the 18-55/105 for the same price (or higher?)!

Buy the 18-200mm if you got the budget. Can cover everything under the sun.

and then all blurry without the sun.. haha